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of control methods may be appropriate. Best control methods will be determined by land managers in consultation with qualified personnel. Methods will be selected based on species of concern, location and extent of infestation, and other site conditions. The use of Integated Pest Management methods will protect pollinators, reduce hazazds to wildlife and endangered species, reduce the possibility of herbicide resistance, and minimize persistence and mobility of herbicides in the soil. Weed control methods and practices will be applied at the appropriate time to maximize their effectiveness. When herbicides are used they will be applied in a manner that conforms to applicable federal, state and local laws. Regardless of what pest management method is used, it is critical that weed control efforts be documented in order to track the success and/or failure of various techniques. Detailed documentation is required by regulations and chemical use information is required by regulatory agencies in annual reports. Careful documentation is also helpful in order to demonstrate good-faith weed management efforts to regulatory agencies and citizen watch dog goups. P&M will ensure that control methods and practices are documented and reported as required by applicable regulations. 2.3.1 Cultural Control Germination and establishment of noxious and pest weeds can be significantly reduced by following accepted reclamation and vegetation management techniques that favor the gowth of desirable plants. These include rapid seeding and revegetation of disturbed azeas with selected seed mixtures, maintaining optimum feRility and moisture levels, planting at optimum density of pure live seed ("PLS") and selecting suitable species for revegetation. Since Edna Mine has already completed reclamation work on the site, cultural control methods may need to be implemented in specific azeas where presence of noxious weed infestations require this type of management practice. 2.3.2 Mechanical Control Mechanical control of noxious and pest weeds can be an effective tool to physically disrupt their growth and seed development. Edna Mine may use a combination of mechanical methods including tilling or disking, mowing, hand-held weed trimmers, mulching, hand-pulling, hoeing livestock gazing (i.e., sheep, goats or cattle), or burning. Mechanical weed control methods and practices must be applied with the correct timing to maximize their effectiveness in preventing vegetation development oc seed production. P&M Edna Mine 7 02/24/06